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The Love Bug
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The Love Bug

1997-11-29 · 88 min · ★ 5.7

Fantasy · Adventure · Comedy · Family

The inimitable VW Beetle is losing all his races and destined for the scrap heap until mechanic Hank takes him over and gives him a new lease of life. Soon, Herbie is winning again, to the fury of his previous owner, who builds a menacing black bug to challenge Herbie to the ultimate race.

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Directors
Peyton Reed
Production companies
Walt Disney Television, ZM Productions, Zaloom Mayfield Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Bruce CampbellBruce CampbellHank Cooper
John HannahJohn HannahSimon Moore III
Ali WentworthAli WentworthAlex Davis
Kevin J. O'ConnorKevin J. O'ConnorRoddy Martel
Dana GouldDana GouldRupert
Harold GouldHarold GouldDr. Gustav Stumpfel
Micky DolenzMicky DolenzDonny Shotz
Burton GilliamBurton GilliamMecanic Race Announcer
Clarence Williams IIIClarence Williams IIIChuck
Dean JonesDean JonesJim Douglas
Andy HoutsMechanic #1
Mike WillsMechanic #2
Doug McCallieCocky Mechanic
Andrew WoodworthTrendy Guy
Christin HinojosaChristin HinojosaTrendy Gal
Peter SpearsPeter SpearsYoung Dr. Stumpfel
Rick OvertonRick OvertonGeneral
Jeff GarlinJeff GarlinHighway Patrolman
Alecia GuzmanBride Model
Curtis BradfordPepe

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